Newmoon Island
100%- Method
- Static encounter, only one chance
- Level Range
- Lv. 40
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#491
POKÉDEX No. #491
Darkrai
Pitch-Black Pokémon
It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
Weak to
Fighting
Bug
Fairy
Height1.5 m
Weight50.5 kg
AbilitiesBad Dreams
Varieties2
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack90166–306
- Defense90166–306
- Sp. Atk135247–405
- Sp. Def90166–306
- Speed125229–383
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)+168 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Mythical
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Black
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #491 |
| Hisui | #242 |
| Hyperspace | #125 |
Varieties
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
270
EV Yield
+2 Sp. Atk+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ghost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Darkrai's Dark typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Darkrai totals 600 across its base stats, profiling as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Lean on its Special Attack (135) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker HP (70).
Defensively, the Dark combination gives Darkrai 2 resistances, 1 immunity, and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Darkrai a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +2, Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.5 m
Weight
50.5 kg
TypeDark
Abilities
Damages sleeping opponents for 1/8 their max HP after each turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
30,600
Hatch Counter: 120
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Darkrai?
Darkrai is a Dark type Pokémon.
What are Darkrai's weaknesses?
Darkrai takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy type moves. It is immune to Psychic type moves.
How does Darkrai evolve?
Darkrai does not evolve.
What are Darkrai's base stats?
Darkrai has a base stat total of 600: HP 70, Attack 90, Defense 90, Sp. Atk 135, Sp. Def 90, Speed 125. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (135).